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LIFE / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW,2010s: Decade in review
Nov 7, 2019
Animals of all stripes (and spots) found their 15 minutes of fame in the 2010s
What do hamster behinds, a handsome gorilla and cats running train stations have in common? Hours of social media gold!
Japan Times
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Jun 10, 2019
Giant panda cub Xiang Xiang at Tokyo＊s Ueno zoo to turn 2 this week
Few birthdays call for greater celebration than that of Xiang Xiang, a female giant panda cub living in Tokyo＊s Ueno zoo who will turn 2 years old on Wednesday.
Japan Times
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Jan 13, 2018
Ueno Zoo to make panda-viewing easier with new system and extended hours
Ueno Zoo will replace its lottery system for viewing popular cub Xiang Xiang with one that favors early birds.
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Jan 6, 2018
2018: Year of the 800-pound Gorilla
Four topics dominated Japan＊s non-Twitter news cycle for the last quarter of 2017. Two involved sports: the signing of 23-year-old baseball superstar Shohei Otani to play for the Los Angeles Angels of the American League; and the resignation of sumo grand champion Harumafuji after assaulting a younger...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Dec 23, 2017
Tokyo Banana Panda: Ticks the ＆aww＊ box but otherwise bear-ly worth writing home about
Souvenir mainstay Tokyo Banana hasn＊t missed its chance to honor Xiang Xiang＊s big moment.
Japan Times
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Dec 20, 2017
Japan＊s retailers harness panda power
A giant panda cub made her public debut at Japan＊s oldest zoo in Tokyo on Tuesday, and naturally retailers saw a golden opportunity in black-and-white souvenirs.
Japan Times
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Dec 18, 2017
Ueno Zoo＊s panda cub Xiang Xiang makes her media debut
A six-month-old giant panda cub was unveiled to the media at Tokyo＊s Ueno Zoo on Monday, becoming the zoo＊s first to debut in 29 years.
Japan Times
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Nov 30, 2017
Ueno Zoo to use lottery system for tickets to view panda cub
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said Thursday that visitors to Ueno Zoo wishing to see its 6-month old panda cub in December and January will be selected at random from those who apply.
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Oct 16, 2017
With panda cub set for public debut, Ueno Zoo may take lead on smoking ban
Tokyo＊s Ueno Zoo is contemplating a complete smoking ban before female giant panda cub Xiang Xiang goes on public view in December 〞 the first Tokyo zoo to do so, its operator said.
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Sep 25, 2017
The public has spoken: Xiang Xiang is the name of Ueno Zoo＊s newest star
The new star at Tokyo＊s Ueno Zoo has been named Xiang Xiang, the kanji for which can mean either ※fragrance§ or ※popular§ in Chinese.
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Sep 20, 2017
At 100 days old, Ueno Zoo＊s panda cub takes a few wobbly steps
The 100-day-old baby giant panda at Tokyo＊s Ueno Zoo can now take a few wobbly steps on its own, according to photographs and a video released by the zoo on Wednesday.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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